Jay Hebert's prize money by season
Jay Hebert's official prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures, 1958–1961. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Jay Hebert at the majors and The Players
Jay Hebert's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | T28 | $1,400 | $13,372 |
| 1967 | Masters Tournament | T21 | $1,700 | $16,932 |
| 1966 | Masters Tournament | T10 | $1,770 | $18,118 |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | T30 | $875 | $9,373 |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | 27 | $750 | $8,137 |
| 1962 | PGA Championship | 10 | $1,750 | $19,221 |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | T30 | $500 | $5,557 |
| 1960 | PGA Championship | 1 | $11,000 | $123,573 |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | T39 | $500 | $5,617 |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | T8 | $1,740 | $19,832 |
| 1958 | PGA Championship | T5 | $1,600 | $18,421 |
| 1958 | U.S. Open | T7 | $1,016 | $11,697 |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | T9 | $1,266 | $14,575 |
| 1957 | PGA Championship | 7 | $1,500 | $17,741 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | 10 | $1,006 | $11,898 |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | T53 | $300 | $3,667 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | T15 | $563 | $6,986 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T16 | $563 | $6,967 |
| 1953 | U.S. Open | T9 | $325 | $4,034 |
Jay Hebert's PGA Tour wins
5 wins on record, 1958–1961, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | American Golf Classic | $50,000 |
| 1961 | Houston Classic | $40,000 |
| 1960 | PGA Championship | $65,000 |
| 1959 | Orange County Open Invitational | $15,000 |
| 1958 | Lafayette Open Invitational | $15,000 |
Jay Hebert's wins, then and now
What each of Hebert's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Jay Hebert won the 1960 PGA Championship and was paid $11,000. That is about $124K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 30 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PGA Championship | $11,000 | $123,573 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Jay Hebert earnings FAQ
How much did Jay Hebert earn in his career?
Jay Hebert earned $124,842 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Jay Hebert's earnings be worth today?
About $1,409,853 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $124,842 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Jay Hebert win?
1: 1960 PGA Championship.
What was Jay Hebert's best money-list finish?
No. 5.